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For Ayodele Casel tap dancing is magic. As a young high school student, she dreamed of one day dancing like Ginger Rogers as she recreated Ginger's moves in her bedroom But it wasn't until Ayodele Casel was a sophomore at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts that she took her first tap dancing class. That was her entry point into the art form which would eventually lead to a more than 20 year career as a professional tap dancer. As a Black and Puerto Rican woman, Ayodele Casel didn't see herself reflected in the mainstream image of tap dancers because the form has been largely whitewashed through systematic racism. For that reason, she works tirelessly to remind her audiences that tap is deeply rooted in Black art and culture.In this episode of “How I Made It” Ayodele takes us through her tap journey, and reclaims tap dancing as a Black art form.Follow us on TikTok and YouTube. Subscribe to our newsletter by going to the top of our homepage. This episode originally aired in 2021.

Ayodele Casel's new theatrical memoir tells the story of past and present Black women tap dancers.

On Radio Boston today, Candice Springer, assistant director of WBUR's CitySpace, speaks about The Front Porch Arts Collective's "Holiday Feast" and Ayodele Casel's "Diary of a Tap Dancer."

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host & America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist Lori Anne Casdia chats with Connor Kelly discussing his tap Philly Tap Festival.  Tap dancing originated in the United States in the early 19th century, born from a fusion of African rhythmic traditionsand European step dances like Irish jigs and English clog dancing. Enslaved Africans brought their complex rhythms, often expressed through body percussion, which merged with the footwork of European immigrants.Today, tap dancing continues to evolve, blending with contemporary dance and music styles while staying rooted in its rhythmic and cultural heritage. It's celebrated worldwide for its unique ability to combine rhythm, movement, and storytelling.Tap's history reflects its roots in resilience and creativity, making it not just an art form but a powerful expression of cultural fusion and identity.Conner Kelly is from New Jersey and started Tap Dancing at seven years old with his aunt as his tap teacher. He trained at Jamie's Dance Odyssey under the direction of Jamie Down and then later on with Robin Passmore, who brought him into the rooms with people like Jared Grimes, Harold Cromer, Derrick Grant, Jason Janas, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Ayodele Casel, Chloe & Maud Arnold, and Jason Samuels Smith… Throughout his teens, he trained at the American Tap Dance Foundation, performed at “Broadway Underground” and attended Jersey Tap Fest and DC Tap Fest on scholarships. In 2012, he joined the cast of “Tap Stars,” directed by Jason Janas, where he had the opportunity to perform at the Vancouver Tap Festival and the Kennedy Center. Since 2023, he joined The Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble and was the driving force behind The Brewerytown Tap Dance Festival, (soon to be Philly Tap Fest 2024) and has been teaching and performing at festivals, conventions and workshops around the United States. As a proud dad of a one-year-old, he is excited to continue growing in Tap Dance as a performer, choreographer and educator. “I live to Tap Dance and I Tap Dance for my life.”To Contact:https://profile.jamargig.com/connerkelly@itsconnerkellySee Coach Lori Anne on her TV show "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" - Roku, Amazon Fire, YouTube, Facebook, Linked In, X/Twitter.  Find us on BOLD BRAVE TV "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" every Thursday night at 7PM EST. Like and Follow to get announcements and alerts. Join the NEW TAKE ACTION ACADEMY COMMUNITY - FREE for the first 100 MembersA Gift from Lori Anne: FREE 3 Steps To Cleaning Up Your Opens, Messes & Incompletes➡️ https://cd7d0cbc6a8f7696078f2b4c833d5a05.mykajabi.com/pl/2147660213Here is your access to Coach Lori Anne's Master Class:Vision & Goal Setting Master Class - Every First Friday of JanuaryActivation Board (vision board) Workshop - Every FebruarySpring into Action - Every AprilDream Big - Every NovemberOur Goal at Healthy Lifestyle is to empower minds, educate hearts, inspire action and ignite success so  you can choose to have a fulfilled Healthy, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical life, to live the life you have always wanted and dreamedAbout Our HostShe's not just your average success guru; oh no, she's the guiding light on your journey to becoming the most vibrant, authentic version of yourself!Coach Lori Anne is America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist teaching founders and entrepreneurs how to put a sustainable business model under their dream and actualize their vision of success. Coach Lori Anne is a decision partner, delivering strategic distinctions, tailored tactics and key connections."As your coach, I make suggestions, You make decisions" ~ Coach Lori AnneCoach Lori Anne isn't just about boosting profits; she's on a mission to nurture your spirit, fuel your passions, and ignite the flames of growth within your soul. With a heart as expansive as the universe itself, she's dedicated to fostering a culture of love, kindness, and personal empowerment.Imagine a world where every setback is a stepping stone, every challenge a chance for growth, and every dream a seed waiting to bloom. That's the world Coach Lori Anne invites you to inhabit, where self-discovery is celebrated, and every moment is an opportunity to shine becoming the Next Best Version of Yourself.As a result of her work, Coach Lori Anne's clients grow their business anywhere of 75 to 200% over the course of 12-18 months.Through her gentle guidance and unwavering support, Coach Lori Anne helps you peel back the layers of self-doubt, revealing the radiant gem that lies within.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host & America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist Lori Anne Casdia chats with Tap guru Conner Kelly about how and when he got started in Tap Dancing. He bravely dives deep why he stopped and why he got back into it. His younger career vs his 30 year old career and Philly Tap fest this Novemeber 1st - 3rd. For more information please go to Phillytapfest.org. Conner Kelly is from New Jersey and started Tap Dancing at seven years old with his aunt as his tap teacher. He trained at Jamie's Dance Odyssey under the direction of Jamie Down and then later on with Robin Passmore, who brought him into the rooms with people like Jared Grimes, Harold Cromer, Derrick Grant, Jason Janas, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Ayodele Casel, Chloe & Maud Arnold, and Jason Samuels Smith… Throughout his teens, he trained at the American Tap Dance Foundation, performed at “Broadway Underground” and attended Jersey Tap Fest and DC Tap Fest on scholarships. In 2012, he joined the cast of “Tap Stars,” directed by Jason Janas, where he had the opportunity to perform at the Vancouver Tap Festival and the Kennedy Center. Since 2023, he joined The Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble and was the driving force behind The Brewerytown Tap Dance Festival, (soon to be Philly Tap Fest 2024) and has been teaching and performing at festivals, conventions and workshops around the United States. As a proud dad of a one-year-old, he is excited to continue growing in Tap Dance as a performer, choreographer and educator. “I live to Tap Dance and I Tap Dance for my life.” To Contact: https://profile.jamargig.com/connerkelly @itsconnerkelly See Coach Lori Anne on her TV show "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" - Roku, Amazon Fire, YouTube, Facebook, Linked In, X/Twitter. Find us on BOLD BRAVE TV "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" every Thursday night at 7PM EST. Like and Follow to get announcements and alerts. Join the NEW TAKE ACTION ACADEMY COMMUNITY - FREE for the first 1000 Members A Gift from Lori Anne: FREE 3 Steps To Cleaning Up Your Opens, Messes & Incompletes ➡️ https://cd7d0cbc6a8f7696078f2b4c833d5a05.mykajabi.com/pl/2147660213 Here is your access to Coach Lori Anne's Master Class: Vision & Goal Setting Master Class - Every First Friday of January Activation Board (vision board) Workshop - Every February Spring into Action - Every April Dream Big - Every November Our Goal at Healthy Lifestyle is to empower minds, educate hearts, inspire action and ignite success so you can choose to have a fulfilled Healthy, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical life, to live the life you have always wanted and dreamed About Our Host She's not just your average success guru; oh no, she's the guiding light on your journey to becoming the most vibrant, authentic version of yourself! Coach Lori Anne is America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist teaching founders and entrepreneurs how to put a sustainable business model under their dream and actualize their vision of success. Coach Lori Anne is a decision partner, delivering strategic distinctions, tailored tactics and key connections. "As your coach, I make suggestions, You make decisions" ~ Coach Lori Anne

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE with Host & America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist Lori Anne Casdia chats with Tap guru Conner Kelly about how and when he got started in Tap Dancing.  He bravely dives deep why he stopped and why he got back into it.  His younger career vs his 30 year old career and Philly Tap fest this Novemeber 1st - 3rd. For more information please go to Phillytapfest.org.Conner Kelly is from New Jersey and started Tap Dancing at seven years old with his aunt as his tap teacher. He trained at Jamie's Dance Odyssey under the direction of Jamie Down and then later on with Robin Passmore, who brought him into the rooms with people like Jared Grimes, Harold Cromer, Derrick Grant, Jason Janas, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Ayodele Casel, Chloe & Maud Arnold, and Jason Samuels Smith…Throughout his teens, he trained at the American Tap Dance Foundation, performed at “Broadway Underground” and attended Jersey Tap Fest and DC Tap Fest on scholarships. In 2012, he joined the cast of “Tap Stars,” directed by Jason Janas, where he had the opportunity to perform at the Vancouver Tap Festival and the Kennedy Center. Since 2023, he joined The Philadelphia Jazz Tap Ensemble and was the driving force behind The Brewerytown Tap Dance Festival, (soon to be Philly Tap Fest 2024) and has been teaching and performing at festivals, conventions and workshops around the United States.As a proud dad of a one-year-old, he is excited to continue growing in Tap Dance as a performer, choreographer and educator. “I live to Tap Dance and I Tap Dance for my life.”To Contact:https://profile.jamargig.com/connerkelly@itsconnerkellySee Coach Lori Anne on her TV show "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" - Roku, Amazon Fire, YouTube, Facebook, Linked In, X/Twitter.  Find us on BOLD BRAVE TV "TAKE ACTION WITH COACH LORI ANNE" every Thursday night at 7PM EST. Like and Follow to get announcements and alerts. Join the NEW TAKE ACTION ACADEMY COMMUNITY - FREE for the first 1000 MembersA Gift from Lori Anne: FREE 3 Steps To Cleaning Up Your Opens, Messes & Incompletes➡️ https://cd7d0cbc6a8f7696078f2b4c833d5a05.mykajabi.com/pl/2147660213Here is your access to Coach Lori Anne's Master Class:Vision & Goal Setting Master Class - Every First Friday of JanuaryActivation Board (vision board) Workshop - Every FebruarySpring into Action - Every AprilDream Big - Every NovemberOur Goal at Healthy Lifestyle is to empower minds, educate hearts, inspire action and ignite success so  you can choose to have a fulfilled Healthy, Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical life, to live the life you have always wanted and dreamedAbout Our HostShe's not just your average success guru; oh no, she's the guiding light on your journey to becoming the most vibrant, authentic version of yourself!Coach Lori Anne is America's #1 Take Action Success Coach & Strategist teaching founders and entrepreneurs how to put a sustainable business model under their dream and actualize their vision of success. Coach Lori Anne is a decision partner, delivering strategic distinctions, tailored tactics and key connections."As your coach, I make suggestions, You make decisions" ~ Coach Lori AnneCoach Lori Anne isn't just about boosting profits; she's on a mission to nurture your spirit, fuel your passions, and ignite the flames of growth within your soul. With a heart as expansive as the universe itself, she's dedicated to fostering a culture of love, kindness, and personal empowerment.Imagine a world where every setback is a stepping stone, every challenge a chance for growth, and every dream a seed waiting to bloom. That's the world Coach Lori Anne invites you to inhabit, where self-discovery is celebrated, and every moment is an opportunity to shine becoming the Next Best Version of Yourself.As a result of her work, Coach Lori Anne's clients grow their business anywhere of 75 to 200% over the course of 12-18 months.Through her gentle guidance and unwavering support, Coach Lori Anne helps you peel back the layers of self-doubt, revealing the radiant gem that lies within.

Today's guest is Quynn L. Johnson Ed.M. An International Arts Based Educator, social entrepreneur, Co-Founder of SOLE Defined, and performing artist. Quynn is a graduate of Harvard University and Howard University. She designs arts-based programs that integrate elements of tap dance with literacy and math thereby creating a deeper learning experience for learners. As a social entrepreneur, Quynn co-founded the Washington, DC-based percussive dance company SOLE Defined (co-created with Ryan Johnson), whose mission is to use dance as a tool to address social issues directly affecting the Black community while creating interactive arts-integrated programs in schools.Quynn was recently awarded the 2020 John F. Kennedy Center Local Dance Commissioning Project, her performance highlights include soloist in the tour of After Midnight (NCL), Chasing Magic by Ayodele Casel, America(na) to Me by Dormeshia, Lincoln Center Education Series, Dance Encore Festival, and Great Gatsby by the Washington Ballet.Follow Quynn Johnson at https://quynnjohnson.com/ | @justquynnFollow Substantial Art & Music: https://bio.site/subartandmusic ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week, guest-host Nate Chinen talks to Ayodele Casel, an award-winning tap dancer and one of the choreographers for Funny Girl on broadway. In the interview, Ayodele explains how she progressed quickly in the mid to late 90's even though she didn't take up tap dancing until college. She also discusses her award-winning film Chasing Magic and her one-woman show While I Have the Floor, in which she dances to the rhythms of her own spoken word performance.  After the interview, Nate and co-host Isaac Butler talk about the ways artists can honor the history of their discipline.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Ayodele shares her favorite tap dancing clips on YouTube.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, guest-host Nate Chinen talks to Ayodele Casel, an award-winning tap dancer and one of the choreographers for Funny Girl on broadway. In the interview, Ayodele explains how she progressed quickly in the mid to late 90's even though she didn't take up tap dancing until college. She also discusses her award-winning film Chasing Magic and her one-woman show While I Have the Floor, in which she dances to the rhythms of her own spoken word performance.  After the interview, Nate and co-host Isaac Butler talk about the ways artists can honor the history of their discipline.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Ayodele shares her favorite tap dancing clips on YouTube.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, guest-host Nate Chinen talks to Ayodele Casel, an award-winning tap dancer and one of the choreographers for Funny Girl on broadway. In the interview, Ayodele explains how she progressed quickly in the mid to late 90's even though she didn't take up tap dancing until college. She also discusses her award-winning film Chasing Magic and her one-woman show While I Have the Floor, in which she dances to the rhythms of her own spoken word performance.  After the interview, Nate and co-host Isaac Butler talk about the ways artists can honor the history of their discipline.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Ayodele shares her favorite tap dancing clips on YouTube.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, guest-host Nate Chinen talks to Ayodele Casel, an award-winning tap dancer and one of the choreographers for Funny Girl on broadway. In the interview, Ayodele explains how she progressed quickly in the mid to late 90's even though she didn't take up tap dancing until college. She also discusses her award-winning film Chasing Magic and her one-woman show While I Have the Floor, in which she dances to the rhythms of her own spoken word performance.  After the interview, Nate and co-host Isaac Butler talk about the ways artists can honor the history of their discipline.  In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, Ayodele shares her favorite tap dancing clips on YouTube.  Send your questions about creativity and any other feedback to working@slate.com or give us a call at (304) 933-9675. Podcast production by Cameron Drews. If you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows—you'll also be supporting the work we do here on Working. Sign up now at slate.com/workingplus to help support our work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For Ayodele Casel tap dancing is magic. As a young high school student, she dreamed of one day dancing like Ginger Rogers as she recreated Ginger's moves in her bedroom But it wasn't until Ayodele Casel was a sophomore at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts that she took her first tap dancing class. That was her entry point into the art form which would eventually lead to a more than 20-year career as a professional tap dancer. As a Black and Puerto Rican woman, Ayodele Casel didn't see herself reflected in the mainstream image of tap dancers because the form has been largely whitewashed through systematic racism. For that reason, she works tirelessly to remind her audiences that tap is deeply rooted in Black art and culture. In this episode of “How I Made It,” Ayodele takes us through her tap journey and reclaims tap dancing as a Black art form. This episode originally aired in November of 2021.

Tap Dancer. Performer. Choreographer. Speaker. Believer. Travis Knights is realizing his dreams, pounding rhythms on wood floors all over the world. His talent and dedication have earned him audiences in Shanghai, Dusseldorf, Paris, New York, and Vancouver to name a few. His career started in 2000, when he was cast as a principal dancer in the motion picture biography of Bill 'Bojangles' Robinson with Gregory Hines and Savion Glover. The film, 'Bojangles', was choreographed by the legendary Henry LeTang. In 2006, he was tapped to be the principal dancer in the video game adaptation of Warner Brother's 'Happy Feet'. In 2007 and 2008, Travis participated extensively as a Tap Dance consultant for Cirque du Soleil. He had the privilege of performing in Tandem Act Productions' 'Diary of a Tap Dancer' at the Apollo Theatre, and the touring show 'Wonderland: A Tap Tribute to Stevie Wonder', created by Ayodele Casel and Sarah Savelli. Knights was a featured Tap Dancer in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver. In the same year, he toured North America with the raucous and rowdy internationally acclaimed Australian Tap Dance show, Tap Dogs. From 2010 to 2013, Knights jumped into the dance company world as a principal dancer with Tapestry Dance Company in Austin, Texas under the artistic direction of Acia Gray. During his time there he was awarded the Austin Critic's Table Award for best dance artist in 2011 and 2013. In 2014, he embarked on a self-produced world tour, filming his web series entitled 'The Interviews' featuring celebrated pioneers in the tap dance world. In 2015, he debuted new works in Thomas Marek's show NOLA in Hamburg, Germany. In 2018, he worked once again with Cirque du Soleil in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum. Later that year, he acted as the Artistic Director for the 2018 Vancouver International Tap Dance Festival. In 2019 Knights finished a two-year community development residency at the Tranzac Club in Toronto hosting the Jazz United Jam, a weekly jazz jam session aimed at connecting live musicians with dancers. He is the 2020 recipient of the Jaqueline Lemieux Prize for outstanding contribution to dance in Canada. He currently lives in Brampton, Ontario and hosts The Tap Love Tour Podcast, available on Spotify, Soundcloud and Apple podcasts, (make sure to subscribe) featuring interviews of a myriad of inspiring artists. In 2021 he will debut a new full-length original work commissioned by Anandem Dance Theatre called Ephemeral Artifacts. The one-man show will play at Theatre Passe Muraille in Toronto and at the Mai in Montreal. Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Soundcloud Podcast

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://thecitylife.org/2022/05/18/contemporary-dance-series-featuring-emerge125-ayodele-casel-ariel-rivka-dance-and-more-free-on-june-3-11-at-bryant-park-picnic-performances/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/citylifeorg/support

The first ever Broadway revival of “Funny Girl” since its original run closed in 1967 opened on Sunday night featuring one of the most iconic scores of all time by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, a revised book from Harvey Fierstein based on the original classic by Isobel Lennart, tap choreography by Ayodele Casel, choreography by Ellenore Scott, and direction from Michael Mayer. The production stars Bean Feldstein as Fanny Brice, Ramin Karmiloo as Nick Arnstein, Jane Lynch as Mrs. Brice, and Jared Grimes as Eddie Ryan.Jared Grimes is a quadruple threat - excelling at singing, dancing, acting, and choreographing. He has danced alongside Wynton Marsalis, Gregory Hines, Ben Vereen, Jerry Lewis and toured with Mariah Carey, under the choreography of Marty Kudelka, and danced for artists such as Common, Salt-n-Pepa, Envogue, Busta Rhymes and the Roots. He choreographed “After Midnight” on Broadway and served as co-choreographer on “Holler if You Hear Me” - the Tupac musical. He most recently appeared on Broadway in the Roundabout Theatre Company production of “A Solider's Play” by Charles Fuller.When I recorded this conversation with Jared Grimes, the company was in rehearsals. “Funny Girl” opened this past Sunday.

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-96

For Ayodele Casel, tap dancing is magic. As a young high school student, she dreamed of one day dancing like Ginger Rogers as she recreated Ginger's moves in her bedroom–but it wasn't until Casel was a sophomore at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts that she took her first tap dancing class. That was her entry point into the art form which would eventually lead to a more than 20-year career as a professional tap dancer. As a Black and Puerto Rican woman, Casel didn't see herself reflected in the mainstream image of tap dancers because the form has been largely whitewashed through systematic racism. For that reason, she works tirelessly to remind her audiences that tap is deeply rooted in Black art and culture. In this “How I Made It” segment, Casel takes us through her tap journey and reclaims tap dancing as a Black art form.

A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-68Links referenced in/relevant to episode 68:-France24 coverage of Bejart Ballet allegations: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20210613-drug-harassment-allegations-plunge-bejart-ballet-into-turmoil-Dance Magazine analysis of Dance Data Project's new ballet company report: https://www.dancemagazine.com/peter-martins-salary-2653301808.html-New York Times piece on MacKenzie Scott's latest round of donations: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/15/business/mackenzie-scott-philanthropy.html-Scott's Medium post announcing the grants: https://mackenzie-scott.medium.com/seeding-by-ceding-ea6de642bf-Financial Times story on Boston Ballet's virtual reality experiments: https://www.ft.com/content/2437f525-f6f7-4068-ace7-35e572e56277-Carmela Dormani's Dance Magazine essay on community dance in "In the Heights": https://www.dancemagazine.com/dancing-in-in-the-heights-2653371316.html-Ayodele Casel's website: http://www.ayodelecasel.com/-Torya Beard's website: http://www.thatgirl006.com/-Little Island website, with information about the Dance Festival and artist in residence program: https://littleisland.org/-Lincoln Center "Coming Together: A Juneteenth Celebration" information: https://www.lincolncenter.org/lincoln-center-at-home/show/coming-together-a-juneteenth-celebration-852

In this episode, Wilder and Annabel talk with Ayodele Casel, professional tap dancer and performer, about her tap career and how it's shaped her as a person. Starting tap in college at 19 - considered late by some - she worked with a singular purpose and became one of the most celebrated tap dancers - and most innovative performers alive. There's more to it then just tap though, check out the episode to hear it all and much more. Catch Ayodele in Ayodele Casel: Chasing Magic streaming April 8th-21st! Click here for more information.

World-renowned tap dancer, Ayodele Casel, shares her thoughts on mentoring, remembering the women who carved a path for her, and amplifying women's voices. Learn more about her perspective as we discuss:her Radcliffe Fellowship at Harvard Universitybeing the only woman in Savion Glover's Not Your Ordinary Tappers (NYOT's)Lois Bright, Juanita Pitts, and the many forgotten black women of tapmentoring young women through A Broader Waywhy her grade school teachers called her "Mohammed Ali"Guest Biography"One of The New York Times' "Biggest Breakout Stars of 2019", Ayodele Casel, “a tap dancer of fine-grained musicianship” (The New Yorker), was a 2019-2020 fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University. Hailed by the legendary hoofer Gregory Hines as “one of the top young tap dancers in the world”, she is an internationally sought-after artist and a powerful voice for the art form. Born in The Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, Ayodele began her professional training at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her origins in theater and love for storytelling and tap dance have significantly contributed to the narrative nature in her work, which is rooted in the expression of identity, culture, language, and communication.”Connect with Ayodele:InstagramWebsiteEpisode ReferencesBring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk (Soundtrack)The Miller Brothers and Lois Bright in Hi-De-HoOperation TapFootprints Tap Ensemble---Lady Grey is an award-winning international entertainer and educator. She has been at the helm of numerous performing arts organizations and has performed everywhere from Broadway to the Sydney Olympics. She currently serves as Artistic Director of Lady Grey's Lovelies and continues to work as a mentor and empowerment coach.Connect with Lady GreyFacebookInstagramLive Outrageously Website

[REBROADCAST FROM AUGUST 10, 2020] Tap dancer Ayodele Casel and director Torya Beard join us to discuss their virtual series with New York City Center, “Ayodele Casel’s Diary of a Tap Dancer V.6: Us.” Ayodele curated a group of multigenerational and multicultural tap artists to explore the way life experiences shape a dancer’s approach and style.

One of The New York Times 'Biggest Breakout Stars of 2019', Ayodele Casel, a tap dancer and choreographer, is our special guest for this conversation with Lee. Born in The Bronx and raised in Puerto Rico, Ayodele began her professional training at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her origins in theater and love for storytelling and tap dance have significantly contributed to the narrative nature in her work, which is rooted in the expression of identity, culture, language, and communication. She is a 2019-2020 fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, where she is the only tap dancer. In this episode, Lee and Ayodele cover a wide range of topics that include: her passion of elevating others, creative expression, systemic racism, and the 'artist's hustle.' They discuss her 2020 take-aways, how that has led to her wanting to amplify her work, and the impact she wants to make in her art form. Ayodele shares more about her fellowship at Harvard and Operation Tap, an online forum and educational resource for dancers, students, teachers, and choreographers she created with two other founders. As a brilliant creator, she believes, "There is no shortage of ideas if you make yourself available." To learn more about her work: http://www.ayodelecasel.com/ (http://www.ayodelecasel.com/) Diary of a Tap Dancer: https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/video/ayodele-casel-diary-tap-dancer (https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/video/ayodele-casel-diary-tap-dancer) Operation Tap: https://www.operationtap.com/ (https://www.operationtap.com/) Join Lee for his annual online workshop, REBIRTH 2021, beginning January 19, 2021. In 6 days of live teaching (delivered over 10 days), Lee will guide you along the path to releasing 2020 and welcoming the very different energy of 2021. The experience includes: an exclusive channeled recording, wisdom from Lee's guides, The Z's, Qigong with Steven Washington, a live Q&A with Lee, access to discussion boards, transcripts of every session and special bonus content. To learn more and to register visit: http://rebirth2021.com/ (http://rebirth2021.com/)

Ayodele Casel was featured in The New York Times' "Biggest Breakout Stars of 2019" and hailed by the legendary Gregory Hines as one of the top young tap dancers in the world.In this episode Lisa speaks with Ayodele about radical optimism, living in the moment and how much easier it is to be yourself."My life and my who I am and how I am is literally enough." Ayodele Casel"If the goal is to be really present, then you have to be open to what is." Ayodele Casel

Tap dancer Ayodele Casel and director Torya Beard join us to discuss their new virtual series with New York City Center, “Ayodele Casel’s Diary of a Tap Dancer V.6: Us.” Ayodele curated a group of multigenerational and multicultural tap artists to explore the way life experiences shape a dancer’s approach and style. The series runs through August 25th.

In this episode, tap dancer Ayodele Casel discusses the roots of tap dance, the female tappers who inspire her, and how she became of of today's top tap dancers.  Find out more about Ayodele here.  Learn more about some of the female tappers Ayodele mentions in our interview, here.  *** More Info About The Joyce.  Tickets Facebook Instagram Thanks to Simon Kafka, the composer of our theme music, and the East West Quintet, who performed it. If you like it, you can purchase the song here.  Thank you to photographer Carrie Schneider and choreographer Kyle Abraham for providing the photograph for our show image. The photo features dancer Tamisha Guy in Abraham's Dearest Home. 

Tap dancers, Ayodele Casel and Anthony Morigerato share their motivations behind Operation Tap, the online hub for tap dancers to share, learn, blog, and contribute to the growth of tap dance. To connect with Operation Tap: like their page on facebook and visit http://www.operationtap.com/ Anthony Moreigerato: twitter @morigeratoTaps Ayodele Casel: @ayolives and http://www.ayodelecasel.com/ Subscribe to Tap Love Tour Podcast on Soundcloud and itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-tap-love-tour-podcast/id1051033674?mt=2 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsSfLevc4PJTChTNkmf5GVw Special thank you to singer, songwriter Hannah Duffy. Follow her on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahduffymusic/?fref=ts

Last night, a buddy and I went to the “Tappy Holidays” show at Symphony Space. We were both a little leery about it because neither one of us is particularly into Christmas music, and this was going to be a tap dance show featuring nothing but Christmas music. Here's how things turned out! For more on "Tappy Holidays" and its co-producers--Ayodele Casel and Sarah Savelli--visit http://tandemact.homestead.com, http://www.ayodelecasel.com and http://www.sarahsavelli.com.

Eva Yaa Asantewaa interviews tap superstars, producers and educators Ayodele Casel and Jason Samuels-Smith (July 2007)

Last night, a buddy and I went to the “Tappy Holidays” show at Symphony Space. We were both a little leery about it because neither one of us is particularly into Christmas music, and this was going to be a tap dance show featuring nothing but Christmas music. Here's how things turned out! For more on "Tappy Holidays" and its co-producers--Ayodele Casel and Sarah Savelli--visit http://tandemact.homestead.com, http://www.ayodelecasel.com and http://www.sarahsavelli.com.